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- August 20th, 2008
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Jep has posted a new entry on: Creative Crafter UK
Stamping Crazy!
Have you seen these fantastic new stamps from the Alota and Inkadinkadoo ranges?With numerous stunning designs available, I cannot wait to use my stamps featured here.There are so many cute characters from Alota, it's difficult to decide which to use
- August 16th, 2008
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Jep has posted a new entry on: Creative Crafter UK
Sold again!
Can you believe the week has flown by yet again?I've had my head down and working busily on clients projects for the last week, gearing up for the Christmas issues of the magazines and generally doing lots of the boring day to day admin work.However,
- August 10th, 2008
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Jep has posted a new entry on: Creative Crafter UK
Clients, Crafting, Interviews and Christmas!
This week has just flown by! I cannot keep up with it lately. No sooner do I get up, then it's the end of the day and I've either been busy crafting or writing, mostly for clients of late, so sadly very little to show here at present.I did however,
- August 3rd, 2008
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Jep has posted a new entry on: Creative Crafter UK
Blog Survey
I would be very grateful if you could take a few moments to answer my very quick survey about my blog. Click Here to take survey.Thank you for your time.
- August 2nd, 2008
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Jep has posted a new entry on: Creative Crafter UK
Stuck for Inspiration?
Are you stuck for a little design inspiration? Wearable art is 'all the rage', or so it seems Stateside. Take a look at these amazing creations made from Duck tape (or gaffa tape as it is often called in the UK) Click here to be amazed by Duck tapes'
- July 31st, 2008
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Jep has posted a new entry on: Creative Crafter UK
Fair-ly Crafty!
So, today was very busy - getting ready for a craft fair, which is swiftly approaching. It's amazing how long it takes to photograph, label, price, wrap, display your handmade goods and get everything ready for the big day. I have lots of small items
- July 30th, 2008
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Jep has posted a new entry on: Creative Crafter UK
Published Again!
Thought you might be interested to see a glimpse of my latest project to feature in the July 2008 issue of Craft Stamper magazine. My work features over seven pages in the issue and features this elegant and useful project, as well as Fantasy Feather
- July 24th, 2008
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Jep has posted a new entry on: Creative Crafter UK
Top five active crafting forums:
http://www.crafts-beautiful.com/site/index.php/forums/ The Crafts Beautiful/ Let’s Make Cards/ Quick and Crafty magazine forums http://www.trimcraft.co.uk/forum/index.php The Trimcraft Community website has a very active informative forum.
- July 20th, 2008
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Jep has posted a new entry on: Creative Crafter UK
Limeade - Refreshingly Zingy Jewellery
Inspired by a refreshing fizzy drink, my latest beaded necklace and earring jewellery set is called "Limeade". I really enjoyed making this piece as it includes a variety of different shaped beads, along with my favourites...the very sparkly Swarovsk
- July 17th, 2008
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Jep has posted a new entry on: Creative Crafter UK
Lovely 'Inner Glow' Lilac Beaded Bracelet
One of my latest pieces is this 'Inner Glow' lilac bracelet that catches the light in an unusual way, so much so, that each bead appears to have an inner glow...I love these beads!They prove very popular every time I wear my pieces, I usually get a c
- July 14th, 2008
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Jep has posted a new entry on: Creative Crafter UK
Crafty Cover Girl
My work has been featured on the cover of Craft Stamper magazine - I'm a cover girl!This was back in April 2008 and can be seen in a little more detail by clicking here. This was such a fun project to create. These cute paint pail's are available to
- July 13th, 2008
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Jep has posted a new entry on: Creative Crafter UK
Sandy Necklace, Bracelet and Earring Set
Newly created and now available for sale in my shop.Please click here to see the item. Thank you for looking!
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Jep has posted a new entry on: Creative Crafter UK
Beautiful Beads - I Won!
I am delighted say I was the winner in the latest Fira Marina bead giveaway competition and have won a unique and very beautiful handmade bead design exclusively by the very talented designer Rebecca Warner. I have been an admirer or her beads for so
- July 10th, 2008
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Jep has posted a new entry on: Creative Crafter UK
London Calling!
I am pleased to say my greetings card selling in my shop on Etsy has also been featured on another blog at www.ukhandmade.blogspot.com to see this card on Etsy please click here.Thanks to my fellow artisans at UKhandmade for featuring my work!
- July 9th, 2008
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Jep has posted a new entry on: Creative Crafter UK
10 Suggested Free Resource Sites for Crafters
http://www.teabagfolding.circleofcrafters.com – informative and instructional website for tea-bag folding, as well as lots of lovely tea-bag paper designs for you to print. http://www.irisfolding.circleofcrafters.com/patternofthemonth.html - I
- July 6th, 2008
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Jep has posted a new entry on: Creative Crafter UK
Organising A Craft Fair
Whilst ‘slaving’ over my recent jewellery creations, it crossed my mind about outlets for selling my pieces. www.Etsy.com is a fantastic website for this with reasonable selling fees and ease of use. The site attracts a lot of traffic from a
- July 3rd, 2008
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Jep has posted a new entry on: Creative Crafter UK
Aquatic Infusions
The latest in my range of handcrafted jewellery. This Turquoise Aquatic Infusions jewellery set has been made from glass beads and Swarovski crystals for their beauty and sparkle.* Please note all jewellery designs are copyrighted to the designer. Pl
- July 1st, 2008
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Jep has posted a new entry on: Creative Crafter UK
Classic Copper
More sparkly creations, this time in classic copper colours. This necklace and earring set has been created from Swarovski crystals, glass beads and super holographic set stones. The perfect accessories to jazz up a neutral outfit and create an elega
- June 29th, 2008
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Jep has posted a new entry on: Creative Crafter UK
Jewels of the Sea
It was far too nice to be sitting inside crafting today, so I took my entire bead stock into the garden and beaded outside in the glorious sunshine, cocktail on one side (or a glass of iced water in reality!) and crafted to the sound of sea and summe
- June 27th, 2008
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Jep has posted a new entry on: Creative Crafter UK
Top 10 websites every crafter should know about:
www.trimcraft.co.uk – for crafting projects, hints, tips, forums, community, blogs, photos, beautiful products. www.printpattern.blogspot.com – for the latest in design, print and patterns, extremely popular website among
- June 26th, 2008
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Jep has posted a new entry on: Creative Crafter UK
Cutting Edge
Isn't it great how some days everything falls into place for you? I'm having one of those days and feeling so positive today. It makes up for all those days when it seems the world is against you! I received a surprise parcel containing this littl
- June 25th, 2008
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Jep has posted a new entry on: Creative Crafter UK
All Kitted Out!
So how was your day? I've been a busy little crafter today, beavering away with some gorgeous new kits, soon to hit the shops, but that's all I can divuldge right now. The kits were stunning and they were proof that the designs and colour co-ordinati
- June 21st, 2008
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Jep has posted a new entry on: Creative Crafter UK
Survey-ing the Crafting Situation
How's the craft projects going everyone? Did any of you follow my project instructions over recent weeks? I would love to see your results, if you would care to send me a photo of your creations.I have made a special 50th birthday card for a German f
- June 18th, 2008
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Jep has posted a new entry on: Creative Crafter UK
50 Years of Marriage
Isn't it strange how you often need two similar cards at the same time? I needed two Golden Wedding Cards this week for family friends and wanted to create something simply elegant for the happy couples.These are ideal cards to feature in my series o
- June 17th, 2008
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Jep has posted a new entry on: Creative Crafter UK
Wedded Bliss
For another installment in my beginner's series of cards, here's an elegant wedding card!You Will Need:A6 White card blank with circular apertureHolographic CardSpare White CardEmbossed White Heart With Doves Embellishment (Or rubber stamped image)We
- June 15th, 2008
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Jep has posted a new entry on: Creative Crafter UK
Happy Father's Day
Happy Father's Day to all the Dad's reading my blog - which I am pressuming is not too many, as crafting is more commonly a female hobby! Please speak up and leave a comment though, if you are a male crafter reading my website, I'd love to hear from
- June 10th, 2008
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Jep has posted a new entry on: Creative Crafter UK
With All My Heart - Dad!
Her Dad - is often the only man in her life, a girl can really depend upon and mine is no exception!With father's day fast approaching I have another in my series of beginner's cards for you to try. This card says 'Happy Birthday' but can easily be a